SNOW-CAPPED CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES

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No rolling pin or cookie cutters are needed for this cookie recipe! Cookie mix dough is pressed with fingers, then cut into wedges to create the sugar cookie holiday trees.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 oz white chocolate baking bar
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
7 drops green food color
24 thin stick pretzels, broken in half
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grate 2 oz of the white chocolate. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, flour, almond extract, 2 oz grated white chocolate and green food color until dough forms.
  • Divide dough into 6 pieces. Press each piece into 6-inch round. Cut each round into 8 wedges; separate wedges. On ungreased cookie sheet, place wedges 2 inches apart. Under each wedge, place half of 1 pretzel stick for tree trunk.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 4 oz white chocolate and the shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Dip top of each cookie in white chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. If desired, decorate with decorator sprinkles or sugars. Place cookies on waxed paper; refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Seblu gaming
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so perfect for Christmas.


clubberduck
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Paul Katana
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These cookies were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


Panna Electric
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I tried this recipe and the cookies turned out great! They were a big hit at my Christmas party.


Vane baby
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These cookies are so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them for my holiday party.


wellingtonsibiya wellingtonsibiya
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect Christmas cookie!


Jesscee Dior
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Horlarwunmi Hardewunmi
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so good!


Razia
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


tia ederingron
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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're a great way to get the whole family in the holiday spirit.


Dabney Tuggle
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Ch Shokat
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so perfect for Christmas.


Salongo Dikson
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These cookies were a huge hit at my Christmas party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're easy to make too.